A photo package should answer an identified RFQ question, such as visible mounting arrangement, marking location, hardware interface, or a drawing discrepancy. It should not be collected as proof of rating, condition, certification, or project fit.
Read the FUERTE product family as route context only. Related evidence topics include the polymer pin versus disc comparison and the polymer insulator shed profile guide.
Important: A site-photo record does not authorize equipment selection, installation, or energization; follow the owner process and qualified responsible personnel. (IEC Webstore)
Part 1. Set the photo purpose before visiting site
A photo package should answer an identified RFQ question, such as visible mounting arrangement, marking location, hardware interface, or a drawing discrepancy. It should not be collected as proof of rating, condition, certification, or project fit.
Part 2. Tie every image to a location record
Record circuit or structure reference, image date, viewpoint, and the related drawing revision. A filename without this context cannot reliably connect a visible item to the procurement requirement.
Part 3. Capture interfaces without inferring dimensions
Show accessible, visible interfaces and record what the image does not reveal. Ask for a controlled drawing or project clarification where an attachment, dimension, or material cannot be verified from the photograph.
Part 4. Keep installed identity separate from an offered model
A field image can document what appears at a location, while a supplier must identify the exact offered configuration in its quotation. Do not call an offered model a replacement solely because its public image looks similar.
Part 5. Use a photo register in the RFQ
List each requested view, its purpose, associated project reference, and supplier response needed. The register keeps the evidence request comparable across bidders and exposes any missing image or drawing.
| Photo-register field | Buyer record | Supplier clarification |
|---|---|---|
| Location reference | Structure, circuit, and drawing link | Review scope stated |
| Requested view | Visible interface or marking question | Document or drawing source |
| Unknown detail | Explicit field not visible | Named limitation or response |
| Close-out | Responsible reviewer and status | Response reference |
| ## Part 6. Route a defined inquiry to FUERTE |
Once the site record is controlled, use the product route to ask about documents for a proposed model. The route is not evidence that the listed family matches the installation or owner requirement.
Product recommendation: use the FPQ3-10-4T Polymer Insulator route only for a model-specific document inquiry after the evidence package is complete.
Part 7. Close open photo questions before award
Send the location record, photo register, drawing references, quantity, and named open questions. Require bidders to cite their source documents and raise exclusions explicitly rather than relying on visual similarity.
For a photo-record RFQ, contact FUERTE with the register, drawing references, and unresolved evidence questions.
FAQ
What is a polymer pin insulator site photo record?
It is a traceable set of location-linked images and references used to support an RFQ question.
Can a site photo prove an electrical rating?
No. Ratings and project fit require the applicable controlled documents and responsible review.
Which views are useful?
Use views that answer a stated question about visible markings, mounting, hardware, or drawing interface.
Should a buyer estimate a hidden dimension?
No. Record the uncertainty and request a drawing or other controlled evidence.
Can a photo approve a replacement?
No. A replacement decision needs an exact offered identity and project review.
Why include a drawing revision?
It tells reviewers which controlled project reference the photo is intended to support.
Which FUERTE route supports an inquiry?
Use the cited product route after the evidence package is assembled for a model-specific conversation.
Does this guide provide installation instructions?
No. Installation work remains with the owner process and qualified responsible personnel.
References
- IEC Webstore: vocabulary context for a buyer photo register.
- CIGRE ELECTRA: publication context for traceable field evidence.